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Alleged burglar shot by woman in Brownsville

A Fayette County man is accused of breaking into a home in Brownsville and assaulting a resident who shot him several times when he refused to leave. Ronald Rosiek, 69, was transported by medical helicopter to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital for emergency surgery after he was found by police. His condition was unknown Wednesday. The complaint indicated the alleged victim, a woman who was not identified, was able to identify Rosiek as the person who was in her home, but did not explain how she knew him. Court paperwork stated the woman called police to her home on 18th Street after Rosiek repeatedly rang her doorbell around 11:25 p.m., according to the complaint. In a follow-up call 15 ...

Score legit merchandise, lodging during NFL draft

If you ordered that $200 NFL jersey for $19.99, chances are good you got scammed. Fake merchandise, non-existent rentals and bogus VIP tickets are among the potentially fraudulent pitfalls for football fans attending the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh on April 23-25. “With up to 700,000 fans ...

PennDOT seeking feedback on winter services

The state Department of Transportation has asked for public input about the agency's response to winter weather. The 17-question online survey also asks respondents about their timeline expectations for safe and passable roadways, and how they rank snow-removal priorities. The survey is available through April 14 and takes about five minutes to complete. Responses are anonymous. Go to www.pa.gov/agencies/penndot to access the survey.

Carmichaels club offering scholarship

The Carmichaels Women's Civic Club is offering a $1,000 scholarship to members of the 2026 senior class at Carmichaels Area High School. Applicants must have maintained a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 and been accepted to a college or technical school. Students must write an essay, furnish a list of school and community activities, and provide a list of honors and awards. Applications are available in the high school guidance counselor's office. Completed applications must be returned to the office by 3 p.m. April 24.

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Pirates fans optimistic on opening day

At 1:15 p.m. today at Citi Field in New York, the Pirates will open against the New York Mets with a fanbase more optimistic and upbeat than it has been in a decade. Start spreading the news. Be a little careful in believing the hype. The Pirates did, seemingly, make their offense better. ...

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High school softball: Bentworth’s Gonglik strikes out all of ’em

The Bentworth softball team’s fielders weren’t exactly busy during their non-section game Wednesday at Avella. That’s because Bentworth pitcher Sydney Gonglik, an LSU recruit, struck out all 18 batters she faced, throwing a perfect game, in the Bearcats’ 11-0 victory in six ...

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Skenes thinking playoffs for Pirates on eve of opener

By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK — On the eve of opening day, Paul Skenes set forth lofty goals for the Pittsburgh Pirates. "We want to win the division. We want to make the playoffs. That's it. How we do that, who knows?" the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner said ...

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A second chance for Blue Skies

Periodically, a news story comes across my iPad that I just can’t stop thinking about. This story started like this: “On February 21 police officers were dispatched to a bar.” That opening line drew me in almost as fast as “A Florida man ..." “The caller was the bartender,” and ...

Living

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Feta-brined spatchcock chicken is cooked under a weight in this Egyptian recipe

My dad didn't have much success grilling chicken in our backyard when I was growing up, but going to Egypt made me realize what he was trying to emulate: a bird with a crisp exterior that was thoroughly seasoned throughout. This dish from my cookbook "My Egypt" gives the answer: submerging ...

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